Mediterranean Flourless Coconut Greek Yogurt Cake

This Mediterranean Flourless Coconut Greek Yogurt Cake has a soft and moist texture. We prepare this wholesome cake with Greek yogurt, almond flour, unsweetened shredded coconut, eggs, honey, olive oil, vanilla extract, lemon zest, baking powder, and sea salt. This wholesome cake contains 10g net carbs and approximately 245 calories. We bake this Mediterranean Flourless Coconut Greek Yogurt Cake in just 55 minutes. This Mediterranean Flourless Coconut Greek Yogurt Cake is perfect for breakfast, afternoon snacks, healthy desserts, tea-time treats, family gatherings, weekend baking, and meal prep. This protein-rich cake is simple to prepare beforehand since it keeps nicely in the fridge for a maximum of five days and can be frozen for a total of three months. You can serve this cake with fresh berries, Greek yogurt, honey, toasted almonds, or a warm cup of mint tea.

STATS:

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Course: Dessert
• Cook Time: 40 minutes
• Calories: 245 kcal
• Total Time: 55 minutes
• Diet: Mediterranean
• Serving Size: 1 slice
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Servings: 10 slices

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups Greek yogurt
• 2 cups almond flour
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 3 large eggs
• ⅓ cup honey
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• One tbsp. lemon zest
• Two tbsp. baking powder
• One-fourth tsp. sea salt
• 2 tablespoons coconut flakes
• 1 tablespoon powdered coconut

INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:

SHREDDED COCONUT:

• Shredded coconut will provide this cake an excellent coconut flavor and light texture. As an alternative, use coconut flakes or desiccated coconut.

HONEY:

• Honey provides a flowery flavor and sweetens the cake. Alternatively, you might use date syrup or maple syrup.

EGGS:

• Eggs bind each element to rise the cake perfectly. Utilize flax eggs as another option.

OLIVE OIL:

• Olive oil delivers a moist texture to the cake and nutritious Mediterranean fats. Melted coconut oil or avocado oil are more options.

VANILLA EXTRACT:

• The use of vanilla extract boosts the cake’s overall sweetness and aroma. It may be replaced with vanilla bean paste or almond extract.

LEMON ZEST:

• The fresh citrus flavor of the lemon zest counterbalances the cake’s richness. As an alternative, use lime or orange zest.

BAKING POWDER:

• The texture becomes lighter and rises with the help of baking powder. Use baking soda and a small amount of lemon juice as an alternative.

SEA SALT:

• The sweetness is enhanced, and all the flavors are balanced by sea salt. You can also use kosher or Himalayan pink salt.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Warm the oven to 350°Fahrenheit and cover a cake pan with baking paper.
2. Stir the lemon zest, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, eggs, olive oil, and honey in a dish.
3. Include the salt, almond flour, baking powder, and shredded coconut.
4. Distribute the batter uniformly in a cake pan.
5. Garnish the surface with coconut flakes.
6. Bake for almost thirty-eight minutes.
7. Fully cool the cake in a pan for almost ten minutes.
8. Serve this wholesome cake with powdered coconut.

TIPS:

• Use fresh lemon zest, which will give a perfect flavor.
• You might toast the coconut topping for additional flavor.
• We utilize high-fat Greek yogurt to deliver a perfect texture.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

FRESH FRUITS:

• Mixed Berries
• Sliced Strawberries
• Fresh Figs
• Peach Slices
• Orange Segments

HEALTHY TOPPINGS:

• Greek Yogurt
• Honey Drizzle
• Chopped Pistachios
• Toasted Almonds
• Unsweetened Coconut Flakes

WARM BEVERAGES:

• Mint Tea
• Green Tea
• Espresso
• Cappuccino
• Chamomile Tea

MEDITERRANEAN BREAKFAST PAIRINGS:

• Vegetable Omelet
• Avocado Toast
• Mixed Olive Platter
• Fresh Fruit Salad
• Cottage Cheese Bowl

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Store this wholesome cake in a tightly closed box for a minimum of five days.

FREEZER:

• Store the individual slices for about 90 days after tightly covering them.

FAQs:

May we prepare this wholesome cake dairy-free?

• Yes, you can utilize non-dairy Greek-style yogurt.

Will we include fruits?

• Raspberries, peaches, and blueberries could be utilized.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS:

Calories: 245 kcal

Sodium: 170 mg

Net Carbs: 10 g

Fiber: 4 g

Sugar: 8 g

Fat: 17 g

Protein: 12 g

Total Carbs: 14 g

Serving Size: 1 slice